Pharma and medtech representatives gave their feedback on the European Medicines Agency’s proposed regulatory strategy for AI during a hybrid workshop this week, which saw hundreds of industry stakeholders assemble in-person and online.
Pharma Industry Weighs In On EMA’s AI Regulation Proposals
Consistency and coherence with other relevant regulations should be a main priority for the European Medicines Agency when developing guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in the drug lifecycle, pharmaceutical industry representatives have said.
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